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--- software:timingunits:tcpimporter [2024/08/09 11:42] – henrik
+++ software:timingunits:tcpimporter [2024/08/29 08:15] (current) – henrik
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-=== Generic TCP importer ===
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+====== Generic TCP importer ======
 Using a very simple text-based TCP protocol, you can have your own devices or integration component connect into BBT, and import raw time records this way, just like any natively supported box.
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 You can connect as many devices as you like, with each connection representing a device with an identifier of your choice.
 The default port is 12368, but this can be changed via the advanced event setting //ext.generictcp.inbound.port//.
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 == Protocol format ==
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 record.add;ok;id=42
-Records can be updated using the record.update command. The arguments are the exact same as for record.add, but id is optional.
+Records can be updated using the record.update command. The arguments are the exact same as for record.add, but id is required.
 If a record with the provided id does not exist, it might be created.
+== Device status ==
+It is possible to send periodic device status information, such as vendor, model, battery information, GPS position, firmware version, read rates and much more. Contact us for details on the supported values.
+Example command:\\
+status;device.vendor=My company;device.model=Cool Device Pro;power.battery.available=1;power.battery.pct=53;gps.satellites=7;temp.cpu=42
+Responses:\\
+record.status;ok
 == Inactivity ==
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 Response:\\
 ping;ok